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Variety traits

Uniformity

Uniformity is an indicator of the homogeneity of a seed lot or plants in a crop based on traits such as size, height, maturity date, and habitus. High uniformity ensures even emergence and yield stability, which is critical for variety assessment and product quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 270 varieties reference book.

In agronomy and seed production, seed uniformity defines their homogeneity in size, most often thickness, which influences sowing quality. Crop uniformity characterizes the homogeneity of the plant stand in terms of height, phenological stage timing, and general plant habitus, which is important for the efficiency of mechanical harvesting.

During laboratory seed analysis, the indicator is expressed as a percentage representing the sum of the two most representative adjacent fractions. In variety testing, plant uniformity is evaluated visually or through the coefficient of variation of morphological traits. The lower the coefficient of variation, the higher the level of variety uniformity is considered to be.

The level of this trait depends on both the genetic characteristics of the variety and environmental conditions, including agronomic practices and meteorological factors during the seed formation period. Material with a uniformity of at least 80% is considered standard, and values below this threshold require mandatory calibration of the lot before sowing.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Phwtn

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Phv92

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera S.A.

3 records

Pablo

Active

Salvia hispanica L. · Chia

Christoph Gämperli

3 records

Echeveria DC. · Echeveria

Ovata B.V.

3 records

Orinoco

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Deliflor Royalties B.V

3 records

Echeveria shaviana E. Walther

Ovata B.V.

3 records

Phvbs

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

PHHHN

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Pha283

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Ph8v0

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Paceyepi

Application submitted

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Echeveria pulidonis E. Walther · Echeveria pulidonis

Ovata B.V.

3 records

PH4RF

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PH76T

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Origami

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. nipposinica (L. H. Bailey) Hanelt · Mizuna

VILMORIN-MIKADO USA

3 records

PER1139

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

3 records

PER1270

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

4 records

NSG 465

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Tufaro Nicola

4 records

Echeveria pulidonis E. Walther · Echeveria pulidonis

Ovata B.V.

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Klemm Nils / von Tubeuf Guido

4 records

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

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